Ultra running articles and media content
Best Ultra marathons across the Middle East
Thinking of running an ultra marathon in Jordan, Egypt, Oman or Dubai? We’ve compiled the best desert, mountain, and road ultra marathons across the middle east in 2023.
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Best 2023 Ultra Marathons in the US 2023
We list the best ultra marathon races in the US for 2023. Explore some of North America’s unique ultramarathon races and trails with our top picks.
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Best Ultramarathons for Beginners in 2023
Looking to do your first ultra marathon? We list the best ultramarathons for beginners in 2023 across the UK and Europe that are suited for newcomers.
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Best UK Ultramarathons 2023
We list the best UK Ultramarathons for 2023. Discover the ultimate ultra marathon races in England, Scotland & Wales, the most outstanding ultra races for beginners and professionals.
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Ultra X – UTMB Qualifying Races
View the complete list of the UTMB qualifying races for 2023. Prepare for the UTMB World Series finals and complete Ultra X’s finest qualifying ultra-races.
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UTMB Qualification – How to qualify for UTMB
We breakdown exactly how to qualify for UTMB, and the qualifying points needed for OCC (50k), CCC (100k) and UTMB (100 mile) races. See how you can enter The Ultra-Trail...
Ultra X Jordan 2022: Race Directors Report
The full race report from Ultra X England 2022, which included both the 125km and the 50km race which took place on the 17th-18th September.
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Ultra X England 2022: Race Director’s Report
The full race report from Ultra X England 2022, which included both the 125km and the 50km race which took place on the 17th-18th September.
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Preparing To Race At Altitude: Ultra X Tanzania
Altitude is an endurance athlete’s worst enemy during an event but it does not have to be.
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Nutrition for a hot ultra marathon
To perform well at any ultra requires not only fitness but clever fuelling. How can you do this in the heat? Find out here,
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Director’s Report – Ultra X Wales 2022
The full event report from Ultra X Wales 2022, the only 5 stage ultra marathon that Ultra X organise in the UK.
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Ultra X Wales 2022 – Race Preview
We are now just a few days away from the 2nd Edition of Ultra X Wales! This is our only 250km event on UK shores and the stage is set...
Ultra X World Championships 2022 – Race Director’s Report
The inaugural Ultra X World Championships showcased the best of the best ultra runners as they took on the challenging trails of Slovenia. This report focuses on the front end...
Ultra X World Championships 2022 – Race Preview
We are now less than one week out from the inaugural Ultra X World Championships. Having launched the location, Vipava, Slovenia, 2 years ago, it is incredibly exciting to finally...
Ultra X World Championships 2022: Scotland 2022 Qualifiers
Ultra X Scotland 2022 was the last of our World Championships qualifying races this year. Check out who's claimed a spot for the big event.
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Director’s Report – Ultra X Scotland 2022
Ultra X Scotland 2022 had it all. Sunshine, beautiful trails and some of the most stunning views across Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands. Runners took on either 125km over...
Ultra X World Championships 2022: Azores 2022 Qualifiers
Ultra X Azores 2022 was the next to last of our World Championships qualifying races this year. Check out who's claimed a spot for the big event.
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Ultra X Mexico 2019 – Runner Report
David had previously taken on single-stage ultras, but after being inspired by the stories of the Tarahumara, he made a last-minute call to sign up for Ultra X Mexico and...
Director’s Report – Ultra X Sri Lanka 2022
The full even report from Ultra X Sri Lanka 2022 by SriLankan Airlines, the only ultra marathon in "The Pearl of the Indian Ocean".
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Ultra X World Championships 2022: Sri Lanka 2022 Qualifiers
Who qualified for the World Champs at Ultra X Sri Lanka 2022? Find out here!
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My First Ultra
Leon, one half of the infamous Lean Machines was formerly known for his focus on Crossfit style training. That was until he heard about Ultra X! Since being tempted in...
